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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 561.03 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 561.03 and 130.51 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 561.03 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/561.03 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 561.03 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 73,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,217.22/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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